Engineering Glass Structures

Comprehensive textbook with chapters on materials, structural design and construction Written by well-known experts in the field with a broad international network Provides an up-to date comprehensive overview on the material glass and its products Provides the basis for glass design for practitioners, based on the latest developments in Eurocode Provides detailed and practical information on glass assemblies and other materials that are used in conjunction with glass in façade construction and other engineering applications
This book provides a comprehensive overview of structural glass design, covering the entire process from material properties to conceptual and structural design, calculation methods, and real-world applications. It presents glass and its related products—such as polymer interlayers, adhesives, coatings, and supporting materials—as structural, load-bearing components in buildings and other engineering domains. Readers will find detailed insights into fracture mechanics, polymer mechanics, experimental methods, numerical analysis, reliability and risk assessment, and forensic engineering. The book presents both practical design information and detailed background information, thereby providing a bridge between research, engineering practice and education.